Donald Trump Clarifies Position On Gun Control At National Rifle Association
Donald Trump addressed the National Rifle Association convention Friday. His past positions on guns have been far more liberal than the NRA.
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Campaign Manager Defends Bernie Sanders' Vow To Remain In Democratic Race
Bernie Sanders has vowed to stay in the Democratic race until the last votes are cast, even though Hillary Clinton is beating him in the delegate count and votes. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Jeff Weaver, Sanders' campaign manager, about the state of the Sanders' race against Clinton, and whether these divisions within the race will continue to deepen and ultimately damage the party in the long run.
FDA Considering Pricey Implant As Treatment For Opioid Addiction
The FDA could soon approve an implantable form of a drug used to treat opioid addiction. While the approach helped patients avoid relapse in tests, its price may be prohibitive for some, doctors say.
Lawmakers Reach A Deal To Expand Regulation Of Toxic Chemicals
If it passes, the compromise bill would be the first update to the Toxic Substances Control Act in more than four decades. Supporters say it gives the EPA more power to ensure chemical safety.
A Peek Into The CIA Art Gallery Reveals [REDACTED]
There's a private art gallery at CIA headquarters — who knew? Museum director Toni Hiley says the agency has a young workforce, and the collection of art and artifacts helps them learn from the past.
9-Year-Old Helps Shape Obama Administration's Approach To Science
The administration gathered feedback from students about what they want in STEM programs after Jacob Leggette encouraged the president to ask students their opinions at a White House science fair.
Do Democrats Want What Bernie Wants, Or Just What Bernie Has?
The "Nevada fracas" has created a media meme and a conversational focus for the conflict roiling the Democratic Party. This is because it encapsulates the grievances felt on both sides.
How Do You Lift A Million Pounds Of Stainless Steel? Very Carefully
The U.S. is the proud owner of the world's largest deadweight machine, used to calibrate high-tech measurement devices. Repairing it recently was risky, using 50-year-old tools. No toes were smashed.
Refugees Reach Settlement In Legal Fight To Attend N.Y. High School
A federal lawsuit claiming that refugee students in Utica, N.Y., were illegally blocked from attending the local high school may soon come to an end.
Does Old-School Political Advertising Work Anymore?
Donald Trump says he's rewritten the rules of media coverage and political advertising — he points to his primary victories. We examine whether that might be the case in the general election as well.